Theif has style and substance. It has great cinematography, lighting and a atmospheric music score by Tangerine Dream. In addition to this it has well developed characters that are both believable and relatable.
The protagonist (Frank) is a anti-hero in many ways, but is simultaneously very easy to empathize with. It is clear that he has not had a easy life, he alludes to troubles in his past such as upbringing, place of birth, and his troubles in prison are…
Did anyone else spot the crew member hiding behind Sister Gertrude in the washroom scene just before she finds a victim hanging? It's good fun, entertaining, has moments of great cinematography and real stylistic flair. But there are just too many things that don't make sense and amateurish moments for me to be able to ignore them.
Great lighting and cinematography which harks back to italian giallo cinema and more specifically films such as Suspiria. The psychic surreal element really tops off the Dario Argento feel. The characters are relatable and you can really emphasize with them. Quite a few thematic undercurrents such as the dark underbelly of showbusiness and how often nostalgia can be misplaced due to every period of history having its darkness. There are also more obvious themes such as mental illness, social pressure,…
